Description
Easy and irresistible chargrilled oysters—perfect for seafood lovers and party spreads. Get buttery, smoky oysters in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 fresh oysters, in shells
- 1/2 cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Rock salt or coarse kosher salt (for stabilizing oysters on grill)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high heat (about 450°F/230°C).
- In a small bowl, mash together butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, cheeses, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Scrub oyster shells and shuck them, keeping the oysters in the deeper half of each shell. Discard the flat tops.
- Arrange oysters on a tray lined with rock salt to keep them steady.
- Top each oyster with a spoonful of the butter mixture.
- Carefully transfer oysters (still on salt bed or directly) to the hot grill.
- Grill oysters for 5–7 minutes, until butter is bubbling and cheese is golden.
- Remove carefully, garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, use fresh oysters and real butter. Pecorino Romano adds a punchier flavor, but you can substitute with more Parmesan if needed. Smoked paprika gives a subtle BBQ flavor, but regular paprika or chipotle powder can be used. Prep the butter mixture ahead for convenience. Always use caution when shucking oysters—protect your hand with a towel and go slow.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oyster
- Calories: 88
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: chargrilled oysters recipe, grilled oysters, seafood appetizer